NEW TWIST IN MEYIWA CASE: Witness Says Kelly Khumalo and Longwe Twala Cleaned Bloodied Car Moments After Fatal Shooting

New revelations surrounding the murder of South African soccer star Senzo Meyiwa have reignited public outrage, as disturbing details emerge from the ongoing court proceedings.

According to the testimony delivered by a key witness during the trial, singer Kelly Khumalo and Longwe Twala allegedly cleaned the scene — specifically, the vehicle Meyiwa was transported in — shortly after the fatal shooting took place.

The shocking claim has added a new layer of suspicion to a case that has already gripped the nation for nearly a decade.

Senzo Meyiwa, the then-Orlando Pirates goalkeeper and captain of the national team, was gunned down in what was initially described as a botched robbery on October 26, 2014, in Vosloorus at the home of Kelly Khumalo, who was his girlfriend at the time.

Since then, the story has been plagued by conflicting narratives, missing evidence, and allegations of a high-level cover-up.

Now, nearly eleven years later, testimony in the Gauteng High Court may finally be shedding light on what really happened that night.

According to the latest court session, state witness Tumelo Madlala — a close friend of Senzo Meyiwa and one of the individuals present at the house when the shooting occurred — testified that he observed suspicious behavior from both Kelly Khumalo and Longwe Twala following the incident.

Madlala claimed that, while others were in distress or attempting to assist Meyiwa, Kelly and Longwe were seen cleaning the car, a detail that prosecutors argue is not only unusual but potentially indicative of tampering with a crime scene.

While the defense has yet to cross-examine this specific claim in full detail, the prosecution emphasized the significance of this act.

The alleged cleaning reportedly took place shortly after Meyiwa was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead.

It’s believed that the car in question may have held vital forensic evidence — including bloodstains or fingerprints — that could have played a pivotal role in reconstructing the sequence of events.

The reaction from the courtroom was immediate and intense.

Family members, journalists, and even legal representatives reportedly showed visible signs of shock as Madlala recounted the moments following the shooting.

Prosecutors have stated that this testimony could be central in proving that what happened to Meyiwa was not simply a random robbery gone wrong but a carefully manipulated cover-up with calculated actions taken after the fact.

Kelly Khumalo, who has consistently maintained her innocence since the start of the investigation, has not publicly responded to this latest allegation.

Her legal team has previously criticized the media and court of public opinion for prematurely casting blame.

In past interviews and through her legal representation, she has repeatedly denied involvement, stating that she, too, was a victim of the trauma that occurred that night.

Longwe Twala, son of veteran music producer Sello “Chicco” Twala, has also previously denied any wrongdoing.

In earlier stages of the investigation, he was named by some witnesses as a possible suspect, but no formal charges were brought against him.

The renewed allegations, however, are likely to put pressure on law enforcement to revisit prior testimonies and forensic inconsistencies.

The Meyiwa family, who have long demanded justice for Senzo, have welcomed the witness’s testimony but also expressed frustration at how long it has taken for such details to emerge.

Senzo’s brother, Sifiso Meyiwa, stated outside the court that this information, if proven true, further validates their suspicion that the original narrative was false from the beginning.

“We’ve always known that there was more to this story,” he said.

“Senzo didn’t die in a random robbery — he was silenced.

And those responsible have tried to hide the truth for years.

Public interest in the case remains high, with millions of South Africans following every development closely.

The murder of Senzo Meyiwa not only took away a national football icon at the peak of his career but also exposed the deep flaws within the criminal justice system.

Delays, botched investigations, and shifting statements have turned the case into a national scandal, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability from both law enforcement and those involved.

Legal experts have pointed out that if evidence can be presented to support Madlala’s claim — such as forensic analysis of the vehicle or corroborating witness statements — it could become a turning point in the trial.

However, the burden remains high, as the original crime scene was compromised, and many believe that key evidence may have already been lost or deliberately destroyed.

The defense teams are expected to challenge the credibility of Tumelo Madlala’s testimony, likely arguing that his account has changed over the years and that emotional trauma may have influenced his memory.

Nonetheless, prosecutors appear confident that a pattern of behavior is emerging — one that suggests some of those in the house were more involved than they initially let on.

As the trial continues, the South African public waits anxiously for justice.

For years, the name Senzo Meyiwa has been a symbol of lost potential, of a star extinguished too soon, and of a family left with more questions than answers.

If this latest testimony leads to a breakthrough, it may finally offer a measure of closure — but it also risks exposing a much darker truth about what really happened on that tragic night in 2014.